When deploying VMware Aria Operations for Networks using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, the deployment fails at the final stage during the FIPS toggle task

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

During the deployment of Aria Operations for Networks 6.14.2 via Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18.0, the process consistently fails at the final stage

The following error is observed in the Aria Suite Lifecycle UI or vmware_vrlcm.log:

• Error Code: LCMVRNICONFIG90144
• Error Message: com.vmware.vrealize.lcm.plugin.core.vrni.common.exception.VrniFipsModeException: Error occurred while fetching node details. Please Check Logs for more details.
• Log Trace: ERROR vrlcm[1315] [pool-3-thread-12] [c.v.v.l.p.c.v.t.f.VrniToggleFipsStatusTask] -- ***** VMware Aria Operations for Networks fetch fips status failed

Environment

Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18.x
Aria Operations for Networks 6.14.x

Cause

This issue occurs when the passwords configured do not meet the minimum complexity requirements. Specifically, if the password length is less than 15 characters, the task to fetch node details and toggle FIPS status will fail.

Resolution

To resolve this issue, follow the below steps:

1. Update Passwords: Ensure that the passwords for  used in the deployment wizard are at least 15 characters in length.
2. Log in to the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle UI Retry Deployment.
3. Navigate to Lifecycle Operations > Requests.
4. Locate the failed VALIDATE_AND_CREATE_ENVIRONMENT request.
5. Click Retry.
6. Monitor the request to ensure the VrniToggleFipsStatusTask completes successfully. The deployment should now proceed to completion.

Additional Information

Deploying VCF Operations for Networks